Concord, MA ALPR
| Submitted | Nov. 12, 2012 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Shawn Musgrave
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the state Freedom of Information Act, G.L.M. c.66, ยง10, I hereby request the following records:
All documents relating to usage of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology by Concord Police Department, including but not limited to documents indicating:
-scope of ALPR deployment;
-purposes for which ALPR technology is employed;
-means of handling and storing ALPR data;
-extent and timeline for ALPR data storage; and
-protocols and extent of ALPR data sharing between BPD and other government agencies.
Please include any relevant documents, including but not limited to memos, reports, emails, meeting minutes and contracts.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Shawn Musgrave
From: Roy Mulcahy
Mr. Musgrave,
I was forwarded a copy of your request for information on our use of
Automated License Plate Recognition technology. I would be more than
happy to send what information we have on the unit and how we employ it
but would like to speak with you for a little more specifics. My direct
line is (978)318-3404.
I should be available tomorrow afternoon and all day on Friday. I am in
charge of the Criminal Investigation Division and generally work Mon-Fri
from 8-4. I look forward to hearing from you.
From: Roy Mulcahy
Dear Mr. Musgrave,
I had sent you an email yesterday about the ALPR we use here at the
Concord Police Dept. I can put together what I think you're looking for
but would like to speak to you if you have some time next week. Again my
number here at the station is (978) 318-3404. I look forward to talking
to you.
From: Brian Goldman
Hi Shaun-
Lt. Roy Mulcahy asked me to provide you with the information you
requested by email. Please understand that the information stored and
used on the ALPR is till ultimately governed by the Executive Office of
Public Safety and their Highway Safety Division. We do not disseminate
or use the data (other than purely raw data- statistical numbers such as
how many plates it views, etc...) in any other way, similar to the
process that we submit a query to NCIC/LEAPS via a computer terminal.
Below are the answers to the questions you posed:
Scope:
The use of LPR systems is restricted to public safety-related missions
of this agency. LPR systems and associated equipment and databases are
authorized for official public safety purposes.
Purpose:
LPR use is strictly related to public safety related missions and for
official public safety use.
Handling and storing of ALPR Data:
LPR data should be considered for official use only and can be shared
for legitimate law enforcement purposes. No data is collected and stored
outside of the actual system. No data, except raw results (number of
queries, number of alerts, number of "hits", etc...) is collected or
reviewed. Actual information such as personal information is not stored,
collected or reviewed.
Extent and timeline for ALPR data storage:
Data is only stored in the computer to which the ALPR is attached. It is
only available for the time that the information can be viewed. Raw data
is available as stated above.
Protocols and Extent data is shared.
Data is only shared for legitimate law enforcement purposes and nothing
else. Only Raw data, pure statistical numbers, is provided to EOPSS
Highway Safety Division.
If you have any questions please let me know. We could also schedule a
time to meet if that would work better. Either way, please do not
hesitate to ask.
Thanks
Brian
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